Sometimes, it is the people behind the scenes, that make all the difference in the world. I want to…read moregive a huge shoutout and thank you, to Stacey in the call center. She is just the nicest, kindest person ever. Stacey, advised me to go to the urgent care center when I couldn't get in to see an orthopedic doctor before the weekend. She even helped me find a good one. Then, when an appointment opened up, she called me and booked the appointment for me at Ortho Bethesda. Stacey, you are an angel. I went to see Dr. Gazdag and he was wonderful. He was funny and an excellent professional. We took more X-rays, so if you see a light in Rockville, it is just me glowing at night. I am in a boot and a cane, but no surgery needed. Amen! The people who work with Dr. Gazdag and Ortho Bethesda were awesome. They were very nice and helpful. I got great care and I have respect for the office. And, thank you, Stacey for making sure I was taken care of.

TLDR- I went here with the impression the OT would get my healed fractured wrist back to working…read moreagain, but he did not and the professionalism and care seemed to exist for exactly one month of appointments- which doesn't seem like a timeline based on rehab/healing- but insurance or the bottom line. I could be wrong. But my wrist sure doesn't work, but I "graduated" in exactly a month. I've never had an injury like this before. I broke my wrist really badly. Or more specifically- I had a left distal radius fracture with associated distal ulna fracture, then ORIF surgery/ open reduction, internal fixation- so I have a plate in my wrist now. I'd already tried a physical therapy mill where you learn and do your own exercises independently, you even timed yourself- so Danny the OT here was a huge step up. He seemed like he genuinely cared about what he does and the patient's successful recovery. After the last experience I felt finally someone will help me get my hand and wrist back to working order. On our first appointment he scheduled us for the next month of appointments. And funny enough, I "graduated" on that last scheduled day. I had no idea it would be the last day until the end of the appointment. It was also the first time he had a student/intern or something shadow him- which I felt uncomfortable with. It is just a hand, but talking about your defects or the vulnerability of not being able to do very simple things- is not something I feel comfortable talking about in front of a person I never met. It felt very impersonal. And despite the joy they expressed at my "graduation"- from the OT, the intern, and the OT's assistant. They all congratulated me. Which felt confusing, because I can't open a medicine bottle. I can't clasp anything on my back. I can't really twist any cap. I walk my dog with a waist leash because I don't have the strength on dexterity in that hand to walk him anymore with my hands. But I graduated. I was told this as if it was cause for celebration but I just thought- no one's going to help me. I took the steps instead of the elevator as I left the office for privacy because I started crying. I cried walking down the stairwell. I felt just abandoned with my often painful weak wrist and severely limited ROM. I don't know how to fix my wrist on my own and no one seems to care enough to treat me until I have a working hand/wrist. He was obviously done assisting me but as I looked up certified hand therapists - the best ones are in his office. He was done assisting me, but why didn't he recommend his colleague? A CHT. So I can open medicine bottles, and honestly just clasp my bra in the back. Or really a hundred things that come up every day. I don't understand why he couldn't help me fix this. It seems so wrong to just not at least refer me to someone. Every metric that determines a successful wrist rehab is abominable for me. By the range of motion numbers, I desperately need OT or a certified hand specialist. I was still dropped without notice or a path to figuring out how to tie my shoes in one try. I felt just hopeless about it. Like he thought this was good enough. My trust and hope is near depleted. It's just a hand. I know. But it's a part of me. Every time I can't do something I used to be able to do it's like a reminder I'm not whole yet. And I wish I didn't have to fight for the most basic rehab care. I'll start again, when I can muster the emotional energy to at least act like I have additional reserve of trust. I don't know if this is what people have to fight through, but it's not right. Especially when you're at your most vulnerable. I feel bad for everyone just trying to recover, who is left with a defective piece of themselves and the confusing task of navigating a way towards just being whole again, or even just regaining the ability to clasp their own darn bra.

Dr. Wolff and his office are by far and away the BEST sports medicine practitioners I have ever…read moreworked with. The care, attention, confidence, and professionalism with which I've been treated has been above and beyond. I have suffered from Cam impingement and a labral tear for 5.5 years. I was hesitant to get surgery at first, but now I am very glad I underwent the operation. From scheduling my operation out of state months ago (I live in Michigan), to when I received FAI and labral tear corrective surgery 1 weeks ago, to recovering now: Dr. Wolff and his office have been so easy to reach and so helpful all along the way. I could not imagine going through this with anyone else.

First and foremost Dr. Wolff and his team to include his fantastic PA Grey Davenport were…read moregregarious, empathetic, responsive and most importantly exceedingly proficient in their craft. I have dealt with bilateral hip pain for 4 years without proper diagnosis. Dr. Wolff knew what was wrong in 5 minutes of my exam. I had a right Hip Arthroscopy for FAI with Labrum Reconstruction on 4-19-2024. Immediately after surgery my hip pain was gone and the recovery was a breeze. I do not know if I am the exception but I was walking without crutches by day 11-12 without any issues. If you need any hip procedure in the DMV Dr. Wolff and his team are without exception the best Orthopedic Surgical Group around! Highly recommend!

As Michael's wife, I have watched him deal with this hip pain for most of our 33 years of marriage…read more I've seen how much it affected the way he walked, what he could do, and just his everyday life. More than anything, I wanted him to finally have a real chance to get out of pain. Traveling from California to Maryland for surgery was a big decision. Michael has been an attorney in San Diego for decades and knows many of the top surgeons here, so going across the country was not something we took lightly. The doctors we saw here were talking about a much bigger open surgery. My husband, being my husband, had an enormous list of questions. A lot of the answers were already available in the information Dr. Christoforetti had put together, and his physician's assistant, Brian, answered many of the others. When we met with Dr. Christoforetti, he carefully went through everything with us and never made us feel rushed, even with Michael's never-ending list. One of the things that made me feel much better was understanding that doing the surgery through small openings did not mean he could see less. With the camera, he could actually get a very detailed view of what was going on and repair what he found without putting Michael through the much larger open surgery that had been discussed. Over the years, Michael tried just about every type of treatment available -- injections, physical therapy, and other non-surgical treatments -- without lasting relief. It meant so much to me that Dr. Christoforetti was finally trying to fix the actual problem instead of just treating the pain again. As a wife, there is a different kind of trust involved. Michael had to trust the surgeon operating on him. I had to trust the person I was handing my husband over to. Dr. Christoforetti made that easy. I felt that he truly cared about Michael and treated him the way you would want someone to treat a member of your own family. His whole team was wonderful to us. Being so far from home made both of us nervous, and having a direct number to Brian, his physician's assistant, gave us a lot of comfort. Dr. Christoforetti, if you ever make it to California, there will always be a place for you at our table. You took such wonderful care of my husband, and I would love the chance to return the kindness by making you the best home-cooked Persian meal of your life.

I like how easy it was to make appointments and how accommodating and friendly the office staff has…read morebeen. For the past two visits, both appointments have been nearly all on-time, which I appreciate. The facility also has an in-house X-ray technician and machine, which cuts down on time. I can't emphasize on how much I really appreciate the aspect of how efficient the entire team there works. As strange as it may sound, I couldn't help but to feel like I am guilty of wasting everyone's time there, and I felt rushed and flushed out of there quickly. Yes, I love physicians who are on time and the office so efficient that I waltz out of there happy and ready to get on with the rest of my day. Maybe it's just me who felt bad about the reasons and cause of issues I have presented and I felt like there's really nothing anyone can do about it. Maybe I should just call it disappointment. I'm not sure. Whatever the case is, I will just go back to my regular orthopedic office I've come accustomed to.

If you need honest and skilled care for any kind of orthopedic injury, then Dr. Kessous is the man…read morefor you. He's not here to rush you into surgery or make you do things that are risky or untested. He diagnoses the problem and gives you the options. His ability to explain your situation clearly is unparalleled and having the facts handy is priceless. Getting an appointment at any of his locations is easy through the website which is a huge bonus.

From the owner: Accidents happen. And when they do, our staff is here to take care of you. Whether you are a…read moreprofessional athlete, a weekend warrior, a recreational runner or biker, a dancer, or a pee wee athlete, we will assist you in a professional and compassionate manner. Sports Medicine is a specialty of a medicine that relates to sports injury, sports nutrition, sports training and exercise, so of course, many of our patients are athletes. However, we also help treat musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in non-athletes. We place great emphasis on the doctor-patient relationship and treat our patients with respect, compassion, and confidentiality. If you suffer from foot pain, joint pain or back pain, we may be able to find a treatment that's right for you. X-Ray and advance imaging performed on-site.

I had knee surgery before many years ago by another physician. Dr. Annunziata is great! He is…read morestraightforward and I felt very comfortable with his diagnosis. I don't need surgery at this point, which is a huge relief. Bottom line, he is a physician for the Redskins and does good work. I'm not an athlete, but certainly want to be in good hands with a physician who is respected by many. What I liked about him most is that he explained the best and worst case scenario. I highly recommend him.

I texted this to a friend of mine who I recommended see Dr. Annunziata after a biking accident. I…read morefigured that I would post it here as well. "I remember how important it was to me and I figure you feel the same. I am grateful to have seen a dr that knew in one case (my knees) to go with physical therapy and no surgery, even after an extended and difficult time, but then to know to perform surgery on my shoulder and make it better than it was before. " Thanks Doc - I am forever grateful. (knees are great, throwing fastballs again - with the kids)

Just wanted to share my experience with you…read more.. I have bunion surgery on Aug. 31, 2021 with the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic. With the latest medical procedure performed, I was able to walk myself out of the clinic immediately after the surgery! It was an amazing experience. Dr. Oliver Shipper and his staff are the BEST!!! The office staff was accommodating and helpful on every visit. They ensure to preparing me for the pre, day of, and post-surgery were taken care of. Very patient-focused and extremely helpful. Dr. Shipper took the time to explain to me what was being done, how it was being done, and what I should expect. The post-surgery care and attention were like nothing else I have ever experienced. Truly Best of the Best!!!!

WOW, WHAT A SURGEON! I experienced a lot of pain in my right ankle. Dr Schipper diagnosed the…read moreproblem and said my ankle was in very bad shape. He had to perform 2 surgeries to remedy the problem. Today, thank God, I am pain free. I highly recommend Dr Schipper for anyone Orthopedic care. He get an A+ for surgery. Also, Dr Schipper treats his patients with the upmost care!

Dr. Siram is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon. During my initial consultation he reviewed my…read moremedical records and discussed treatment options. His imaging diagnosis convinced me of the importance to move forward with hip replacement surgery. Summit Orthopedics works closely with Sibley Hospital so I was able to schedule a Monday morning surgery and overnight stay at the hospital. The Nurse Navigator Supervisor at Sibley provided information on Pre-Op procedures and an appointment with Sarah, Summit's Nurse Practitioner, involved a review of the surgical procedures and the list of medications with a review of frequency. Dr. Siram brought together a great surgical team comprised of the Sibley Hospital Orthopedic doctors and nursing staff and an anaesthesiologist. The first nurse assigned to my post-Op care placed top priority on Pain Control and coordinated a meeting with In-House PT/OT Team to review and practice the Post-Operative exercises. I completed 2 weeks of In-Home physical therapy with Potomac Home Health Care, affiliated with Johns Hopkins and Sibley. The PT specialist was exceptional: checked vitals; reviewed my medications; provided a home exercise plan that helped me to begin walking with and without a cane, before starting In Office Post-Op PT. I would strongly recommend the Dr. Siram | Sibley Orthopedic Team.

Dr Siram is a gifted doctor. I had experience with him when he was an orthopedic resident. I had…read moreTKA with him 8 months ago at Sibley Hospital. Very good experience. My problem is aftercare. It has been about 8 months and I was doing great until 2 days ago. I started having pain in the back of my knee and calf. I started taking aspirin to help if it was a clot. The office will not give an appointment until mid October and today is September 10. I will utilize urgent care or go to the ER if it persists. I am concerned about infection. They transferring my telephone call to a different department. I said what seeing his PA but apparently you can't do that. I recommend the surgeon but not the follow up. Ps my primary doctor will fit me in tomorrow unlike my surgeon's office.

Dr. Goldstein is NOT a doctor who knows the problem before hearing the issue; thank goodness for…read morethis. He is, however, a patient, open-minded, and genuinely concerned physician (and also an orthopedic surgeon, not a podiatrist - Yelp needs to update their drop-down lists!!!), and the best foot doctor (I've seen a few over the years...) I know of in the area.

Dr. Goldstein is solid and helped talk me out of wasting time and money seeing a chiropractor…read more Turns out, my back problem was not severe and it went away fairly soon after the visit. He's not against alternative therapies, but he helped me understand my particular situation didn't need it. He definitely cares about his patients and takes time to understand their problems. I may upgrade this to 5 stars after I see him again for a problem with my foot.

Dr Unger is a terrific surgeon but he is also a man of few words…read more The surgery is now performed at a doctor-owned surgical facility in Bethesda. The practice appears to me to be a well-oiled office. Doctors work well with physical therapists. Surgery is surgery. There is pain involved. But if you need surgery, I recommend Dr . Unger and his group.

Nov 2021 - Bike accident resulting in "skier's thumb" aka torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). I…read moresaw a MedStar orthopedist in Jan/Feb who X-rayed it said it was torn but would heal. It didn't get better, so I saw Dr. Pan (OrthoVirginia) in April 2022. She ordered an MRI, said my ligament was string-thin, and strongly recommended surgery asap. This would've been expensive and inconvenient, so I visited WOSM in June 2022 for a 3rd opinion. Dr. Barth explained that the MRI showed my ligament is fine (acknowledging that the joint was still a little swollen and achy), and for some reason UCL injuries can take a year to fully recover. He said we could revisit surgery that fall if it's still problematic. I almost teared up with relief that I could avoid surgery (and that he was not a profit-seeking surgeon). Patience paid off, as I now have full strength, range of motion, and only occasional sensitivity at the extremes. I suspect lingering issues would have been worse if I had surgery.

Dr Petruccelli took the time to clearly explain my injury and course and of action. He also is…read moreamazing at giving injections.

Dr Gabriel Petruccelli is one of the best Ortho surgeons around and he has a great bedside manner…read morewhich is rare in surgeons! He shows you the X-rays , educates you and follows up diligently so you can see what is happening. He is always available to answer all questions. I also had a friend (over 60) who had a complete shoulder replacement. My friend showed me the X-rays and demonstrated how his shoulder works now - truly a miracle! He has completely recovered and has full use of his shoulder so he can do what he wants to do again. He followed through with all physical therapy but attributes the success to Dr. Petruccelli's skill as a surgeon.